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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.65, 3,406.78 and 1,474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.65, 3,406.78 and 1,474.02 is: 2,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.65 : 3,406.78 = 1,474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.65/3,406.78 = 1,474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.65x = 3,406.78 × 1,474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.65x = 5,021,641.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,641.14/2,468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.16

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